Fame share
Combined across every stint with each team.
- Dallas Mavericks76%
- New York Knicks20%
- Los Angeles Lakers1.7%
- Orlando Magic1.7%
Total legacy per season
Every season’s full on-court fame - rewarding not just winning a title, but how dominantly a team won it, on top of stats and awards.
Career teams - the connection strand
Every teammate on these rosters is a possible link.
Career
Peak season: 1989-90 - 54 fame points.
Draft: Round 1, No. 11 overall (1983).
Season-by-season log · 16 seasons
| Season | Team(s) | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | Fame Earned | Awards | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983-84 | DAL (43-39) | 82 | 5.7 | 2.1 | 2.9 | 11 | - | Lost Conf Semis |
| 1984-85 | DAL (44-38) | 82 | 9.6 | 2.4 | 4.4 | 27 | - | Lost First Round |
| 1985-86 | DAL (44-38) | 79 | 12.2 | 2.9 | 5.3 | 33 | - | Lost Conf Semis |
| 1986-87 | DAL (55-27) | 77 | 16.0 | 2.6 | 7.9 | 47 | All-Def 2nd | Lost First Round |
| 1987-88 | DAL (53-29) | 82 | 17.0 | 3.0 | 7.7 | 50 | - | Lost Conf Finals |
| 1988-89 | DAL (38-44) | 81 | 17.3 | 2.8 | 7.0 | 40 | - | - |
| 1989-90 | DAL (47-35) | 82 | 18.0 | 3.0 | 7.4 | 54 | All-Def 2nd | Lost First Round |
| 1990-91 | DAL (28-54) | 77 | 19.7 | 3.0 | 7.1 | 43 | - | - |
| 1991-92 | DAL (22-60) | 65 | 17.7 | 2.6 | 5.7 | 22 | - | - |
| 1992-93 | DAL (11-71) | 62 | 18.2 | 2.0 | 5.4 | 13 | - | - |
| 1993-94 | DAL (13-69)NYK (57-25) | 82 | 9.6 | 1.7 | 4.1 | 40 | - | Lost Finals |
| 1994-95 | NYK (55-27) | 80 | 11.5 | 2.4 | 5.7 | 26 | - | Lost Conf Semis |
| 1995-96 | NYK (47-35) | 82 | 14.0 | 2.5 | 4.3 | 35 | - | Lost Conf Semis |
| 1996-97 | DAL (24-58) | 75 | 10.0 | 1.8 | 4.3 | 8 | - | - |
| 1997-98 | ORL (41-41) | 66 | 8.6 | 1.6 | 3.5 | 8 | - | - |
| 1998-99 | LAL (31-19) | 45 | 6.9 | 1.5 | 4.2 | 8 | - | Lost Conf Semis |
The Award Wall
The Fame Recipe
Fame shape
What built this fame
Base fame · 761.81
How it adds up
Percentile vs every real NBA career - 1st (lowest) to 100th (best) per axis.
Teammates · strongest connections
How the game ranks teammates - career fame weighted by time played together. Long-time running mates rise; one-off cameos fall.
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Quick Answers
What teams did Derek Harper play for?
Derek Harper played for the Dallas Mavericks, New York Knicks, Orlando Magic, and Los Angeles Lakers.
What team is Derek Harper most known for?
Derek Harper is most known for the Dallas Mavericks (76%), New York Knicks (20%), and Los Angeles Lakers (2%) - ranked by share of Derek Harper's on-court Tetherball fame.
How many championships did Derek Harper win?
Derek Harper did not win an NBA championship.
What was Derek Harper's most famous season?
Derek Harper's most famous season was 1989-90, earning 54 fame points - 82 games, 18.0 points, 3.0 rebounds, 7.4 assists, and 36.7 minutes per game.
What were Derek Harper's career stats?
Derek Harper averaged 13.3 points, 2.4 rebounds, and 5.5 assists per game over 1199 career games.
When did Derek Harper play in the NBA?
Derek Harper played from 1983-84 to 1998-99, spanning 16 NBA seasons.
Where was Derek Harper drafted?
Derek Harper was selected with the #11 overall pick (Round 1) in the 1983 NBA Draft.
How famous is Derek Harper?
Derek Harper has a Tetherball fame score of 1,049, ranked #283 of 5,416 rated players - rated Common.
Who was Derek Harper's most famous teammate?
Derek Harper's most famous teammate was Kobe Bryant, sharing 1 season together.
Who were Derek Harper's most connected teammates?
Derek Harper's most connected teammates were Rolando Blackman, Patrick Ewing (1986-2002), and Mark Aguirre - the strongest teammate connections of Derek Harper's career, led by Rolando Blackman over 10 shared seasons.
What awards did Derek Harper win?
Derek Harper's major honors include:
- 2× All-Defensive Second Team
Career fame
1,048.53
Derek Harper
More famous than 95% of all other NBA careers. A household name - the most-recognised tier in the game.
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